Actress Rupali Ganguly has been surrounded by controversies after her step-daughter Esha Verma earlier accused her of destroying their family’s happiness to fulfill her own interests. Esha has now reacted to the claims and penned a note on X after her father Ashwin Verma denied these accusations against Rupali.
Breaking her silence on her tough relationship with her father, Esha wrote on X, “Hello, To everyone who’s seen the recent news and reached out – thank you for taking the time to understand my perspective. Watching something so personal go viral has been surreal and overwhelming. This isn’t just a headline; it’s my life, my childhood, and the pain I endured then and still feel today. I’m grateful to those who have approached this with kindness, consideration, and respect. It’s a lot to process, and the comments and attention are heavy. But I’m choosing to stand by my experiences, because some truths need to be heard. Although I first spoke out about this four years ago, I’ve grown, matured, and healed a lot since then. Standing up and sharing my truth now reflects the strength I’ve found in that journey, and I believe it shouldn’t be shut down.”
— Esha Verma (@EshaVer95781838) November 4, 2024
She added, “My father and his wife may deny these claims, but I believe their response is rooted in fear of the truth finally surfacing. I love my father deeply and idolized him as any young daughter would. But he chose to exclude me from his life, and that disconnection has been incredibly painful. Watching her rise in the entertainment world with a public image so far from reality has only added to the hurt, especially as she plays a character who champions the very values she disregarded in real life. I know I’m risking a lot by speaking up, but if my voice is finally heard, that’s enough.”
“This is probably the beginning of another long battle, but it feels like the start of justice. I wouldn’t wish the pain of a broken family on anyone, especially in circumstances like mine. Every child deserves mental health support and a loving, consistent presence from their parents. If sharing my story can help even one person feel seen or supported, I’m here for that. It’s never acceptable to build happiness on the heartbreak of others. There’s a darker side to this story, one I’m not ready to share yet, as it’s a lot to process with everything now unfolding. For now, I hope people can understand the impact this has had on me and approach it with respect,” she further wrote.
Rupali was earlier in the controversy after her co-star accused her of creating a toxic environment on the sets.
